Civil society groups including environmentalists call for climate justice, following devastating Hurricane Melissa

Some civil society groups, including environmentalists, have called for climate justice, in the wake of the devastating hurricane Melissa.

The category 5 system made land fall in Jamaica last Tuesday.

In a statement, the representatives of 43 groups, claimed that hurricane Melissa was not a natural disaster; rather, it was a profound manifestation of climate injustice.

Among the concerned groups, is the Jamaica Environment Trust, (JET).

Chief Executive Officer, Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie said the storm is a direct consequence of global warming and decades of political inaction.

The groups want the government and global leaders attending the cop 30 meeting, now underway in Brazil, to act with urgency.

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PM assures that all bodies of victims of hurricane Melissa will be recovered

Some civil society groups, including environmentalists, have called for climate justice, in the wake of the devastating hurricane Melissa.

The category 5 system made land fall in Jamaica last Tuesday.

In a statement, the representatives of 43 groups, claimed that hurricane Melissa was not a natural disaster; rather, it was a profound manifestation of climate injustice.

Among the concerned groups, is the Jamaica Environment Trust, (JET).

Chief Executive Officer, Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie said the storm is a direct consequence of global warming and decades of political inaction.

The groups want the government and global leaders attending the cop 30 meeting, now underway in Brazil, to act with urgency.

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PM Holness says Jamaica will soon receive payments from CCRIF, Catastrophe Bond following impacts of Hurricane Melissa

Some civil society groups, including environmentalists, have called for climate justice, in the wake of the devastating hurricane Melissa.

The category 5 system made land fall in Jamaica last Tuesday.

In a statement, the representatives of 43 groups, claimed that hurricane Melissa was not a natural disaster; rather, it was a profound manifestation of climate injustice.

Among the concerned groups, is the Jamaica Environment Trust, (JET).

Chief Executive Officer, Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie said the storm is a direct consequence of global warming and decades of political inaction.

The groups want the government and global leaders attending the cop 30 meeting, now underway in Brazil, to act with urgency.

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Minister of Works says eight sawmen to travel to Trelawny today to help restore access to marooned communities

Some civil society groups, including environmentalists, have called for climate justice, in the wake of the devastating hurricane Melissa.

The category 5 system made land fall in Jamaica last Tuesday.

In a statement, the representatives of 43 groups, claimed that hurricane Melissa was not a natural disaster; rather, it was a profound manifestation of climate injustice.

Among the concerned groups, is the Jamaica Environment Trust, (JET).

Chief Executive Officer, Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie said the storm is a direct consequence of global warming and decades of political inaction.

The groups want the government and global leaders attending the cop 30 meeting, now underway in Brazil, to act with urgency.

Read More

Electricity restored to over 200 thousand customers, just under 50% without supply

Some civil society groups, including environmentalists, have called for climate justice, in the wake of the devastating hurricane Melissa.

The category 5 system made land fall in Jamaica last Tuesday.

In a statement, the representatives of 43 groups, claimed that hurricane Melissa was not a natural disaster; rather, it was a profound manifestation of climate injustice.

Among the concerned groups, is the Jamaica Environment Trust, (JET).

Chief Executive Officer, Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie said the storm is a direct consequence of global warming and decades of political inaction.

The groups want the government and global leaders attending the cop 30 meeting, now underway in Brazil, to act with urgency.

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NWC says water supply restored to 65% of its customers

Some civil society groups, including environmentalists, have called for climate justice, in the wake of the devastating hurricane Melissa.

The category 5 system made land fall in Jamaica last Tuesday.

In a statement, the representatives of 43 groups, claimed that hurricane Melissa was not a natural disaster; rather, it was a profound manifestation of climate injustice.

Among the concerned groups, is the Jamaica Environment Trust, (JET).

Chief Executive Officer, Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie said the storm is a direct consequence of global warming and decades of political inaction.

The groups want the government and global leaders attending the cop 30 meeting, now underway in Brazil, to act with urgency.

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NWC working with JPS to restore power to water systems  

Some civil society groups, including environmentalists, have called for climate justice, in the wake of the devastating hurricane Melissa.

The category 5 system made land fall in Jamaica last Tuesday.

In a statement, the representatives of 43 groups, claimed that hurricane Melissa was not a natural disaster; rather, it was a profound manifestation of climate injustice.

Among the concerned groups, is the Jamaica Environment Trust, (JET).

Chief Executive Officer, Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie said the storm is a direct consequence of global warming and decades of political inaction.

The groups want the government and global leaders attending the cop 30 meeting, now underway in Brazil, to act with urgency.

Read More

NWC says water supply to customers will remain consistent during and after Melissa

Some civil society groups, including environmentalists, have called for climate justice, in the wake of the devastating hurricane Melissa.

The category 5 system made land fall in Jamaica last Tuesday.

In a statement, the representatives of 43 groups, claimed that hurricane Melissa was not a natural disaster; rather, it was a profound manifestation of climate injustice.

Among the concerned groups, is the Jamaica Environment Trust, (JET).

Chief Executive Officer, Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie said the storm is a direct consequence of global warming and decades of political inaction.

The groups want the government and global leaders attending the cop 30 meeting, now underway in Brazil, to act with urgency.

Read More

Petrojam says it has sufficient fuel supplies as Jamaica prepares for possible impact from Tropical Storm Melissa

Some civil society groups, including environmentalists, have called for climate justice, in the wake of the devastating hurricane Melissa.

The category 5 system made land fall in Jamaica last Tuesday.

In a statement, the representatives of 43 groups, claimed that hurricane Melissa was not a natural disaster; rather, it was a profound manifestation of climate injustice.

Among the concerned groups, is the Jamaica Environment Trust, (JET).

Chief Executive Officer, Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie said the storm is a direct consequence of global warming and decades of political inaction.

The groups want the government and global leaders attending the cop 30 meeting, now underway in Brazil, to act with urgency.

Read More

JPS customers may see an increase in their bills if Tropical Storm Melissa passes over Jamaica

Some civil society groups, including environmentalists, have called for climate justice, in the wake of the devastating hurricane Melissa.

The category 5 system made land fall in Jamaica last Tuesday.

In a statement, the representatives of 43 groups, claimed that hurricane Melissa was not a natural disaster; rather, it was a profound manifestation of climate injustice.

Among the concerned groups, is the Jamaica Environment Trust, (JET).

Chief Executive Officer, Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie said the storm is a direct consequence of global warming and decades of political inaction.

The groups want the government and global leaders attending the cop 30 meeting, now underway in Brazil, to act with urgency.

Read More